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Sally J. (Harper) Uebele

December 15, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Sally J. (Harper) Uebele, 82, of Monroeville, died Wednesday December 13, 2017 in St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Gibsonia. She was born July 19, 1935 in North Irwin, a daughter of the late Howard G. and Hilma S. (Ayers) Harper and was also preceded in death by her husband Donald J. Uebele. Sally retired as a teacher’s aide for Westmoreland Intermediate Unit after thirty years’ service, a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Irwin, and enjoyed her time with the G.E. girls. She is survived by her daughter Joy L. Caskey and her husband Tom of Monroeville; her grandchildren Ashley and Joel Caskey; her brother Thomas Harper and his wife Chris of Export; also a niece Michelle (Michael) Brix, two nephews Michael and Caleb Harper, and great nephews Kindred and Elias.
 
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Richard A. Disman Jr.

December 15, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Richard A. "Diz" Disman, age 68, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. A veteran of the Navy Seabees, he was a field supervisor and design draftsman for SNC Lavelin in Canonsburg and a former employee at Eastman Chemical Plant in West Elizabeth.

 
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John "Big John" Donald Yonek

December 15, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

John “Big John” Donald Yonek, 90, of Clairton, formerly of Glassport, passed away at home on Thursday, December 14, 2017. He was born November 18, 1927, in Elizabeth, to the late John Yonek.  He is survived by his partner of 33 years, Elizabeth Mollica Sacco; daughter, Linda Yonek of Gainesville, GA; sons, George (Catherine) Vincent Yonek of Penn Township, Scott Allen Yonek of McDonough, GA; brother, Fritz Yonek of Vancouver, WA; sister, Evelyn Gooch of Glassport; and 5 grandchildren.  John was preceded in death by son, John Yonek and sisters Julie and Marylyn. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII,  was employed as an Iron Worker for US Steel, and enjoyed building model airplanes.  Family and friends will be received Monday, December 18, 2017 from 2 – 6 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue,  Glassport,  PA  15045. A service will take place at the funeral home, immediately following visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made directly to the funeral home to help defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhone.com

 


Joseph L. Kovac Jr.

December 15, 2017 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Joseph L. Kovac Jr. 80, of North Huntingdon died December 14, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born December 7, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, PA, a son of the late Joseph L. and Donna Kovac.

 
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Jane M. Brennan

December 14, 2017 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Jane M. Brennan, 82, of White Oak, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital. She was born on February 24, 1935 in McKeesport to the late Paul F. Brennan and Maxine M. Brennan (Griffiths). Jane devoted her life to the field of Nursing for 40 years prior to her retirement. After graduating from McKeesport High School, she earned post-secondary degrees from the Presbyterian School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh and the University of North Carolina. During her professional career, she served as Executive Director for various home health nursing agencies and held an executive position at the National League of Nursing. Committed to the field of public health, she taught at Duquesne University and the University of Tennessee and she testified before the Congress of the United States, advocating for proper funding for public health. “Janie” enjoyed reading, travel, and many happy times with her loving family and dear friends. She is survived by her sister Patricia Brinkos and her brother-in-law Bruce Brinkos of White Oak, PA; nephew, Myles Brinkos (Michelle) of White Oak, PA; nephew Michael Brinkos (George Hernley), of Oakland Park, FL; niece, Amy Brinkos (Dr. Andrew Nowalk) of O’Hara Township, PA. and great niece and nephews, Joshua, Megan, Max, James, and Peter.

 
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Kyp L. Anderson

December 14, 2017 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

With love and sadness, the family of Kyp L. Anderson announces his passing at the age of 71 on December 10, 2017. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Kyp “Kiki”, passed away in Monroeville, surrounded by loved ones.  Born on New Year’s Eve, 1945, in McKeesport, Kyp was the son of the late William Ewald Anderson and Molly Kaminsky Anderson. Kyp was a graduate of Grove City College where he was politically engaged.  For 18 years, he worked as a dispatch analyst for Exxon and in subsequent years, Kyp worked for United HealthCare in claims. After retiring, Kyp was able to devote time to his passion for social equality and human rights through various advocacy organizations.  He enjoyed traveling; his beloved dog Chrissy; watching golf, the Patriots, and reality TV; and being a proud grandfather. Kyp is survived by daughter Kristin Byzek and her husband Eric; daughter Amy Bair and her husband Jeffrey; grandchildren Molly, Jacob, and Lucy; partner Michael Sprowls; sister Leslie Anderson Boynton and her husband Richard Wieczorek, niece Lisa Gottler and her husband David, niece Jennifer Phillips and her husband Jason, great-nephew Alex, and great-nieces Kaci, Emily, and Alyssa. 

 
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Irene McLaughlin

December 14, 2017 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Irene McLaughlin, 88, of Christy Park, died Monday, December 11, 2017. She was born September 18, 1929 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Janitor Kaduk. She was the wife of the late Bernard John McLaughlin who died November 11, 1989. Irene was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Christy Park. She is survived by her daughters, Bernadette (Joseph) Szarmach of Murrysville and Colleen (Arnold) Mosa of North Huntingdon, son, Timothy McLaughlin of Lynchburg, TN, sister, Helen Ciaverra of Greensburg, grandchildren, Amber (Lee) Temple, Adam (Heather) Szarmach, Brooke (Robbie) Magilson, Cara (Dave) Herbeck, Marie Mosa, Shane (Ashley) McLaughlin, and Mariah McLaughlin, great-grandchildren, Ian, Paige, Lexie, Tenley, Weston, Evelyn, Nina, Ava, Emma, Brayden, Karli and Madelynn, nieces and nephews.

 
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Robert J. "Bob" Hornak

December 14, 2017 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert J. “Bob” Hornak, 83, of Liberty Borough, died Dec. 13, 2017, in McKeesport.

 
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Charlotte C. Wooten Jackson

December 14, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Friday, December 15, 2017, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 19 Cochran Street, Duquesne, Pennsylvania, where services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Archie D. Perrin, Jr. officiating.

For the full obituary please visit our site https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Charlotte-Jackson

 


Joan F. White

December 14, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

JOAN F. WHITE age 95, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, on December 12, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Hollis) Asson. She was the wife of the late John C. "Jack" White, Jr.; mother of Carol Schultz of Mesa, AZ, Joan Hanlon of Cocoa Beach, FL and John C. "Jack" (Elaine M.) White III of Elizabeth; also seven grandchildren Dawn Odil, Christopher Cifaldi, George Schultz, Timothy Richards, Shawn Magiera, Kellie O' Donnell, Jacqueline Bedzik; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial visitation on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 9-10 a.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne at which time services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 310 Fisk St., Pgh., PA 15201.

 


Nancy June Vincenzini

December 13, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Nancy June Vincenzini, 68, of West Mifflin passed away at Jefferson Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.  She was born December 15, 1948 in Homestead to the late Pio N. and June Fern Finney Vincenzini.  Nancy is survived by son, Thomas P. Vincenzini of West Mifflin; sister, Kathy L. (George) Pomaibo of West Mifflin; brothers, Charles N. (Mary Ann) Vincenzini of White Oak, Robert L. (Judith)  Vincenzini of Jeannette, Gary H. Vincenzini of West Mifflin; nieces, Michelle (Tim) Taylor of Shaler, Amy (Brian) Hartz of Bristow, VA; nephews, Bill Pomaibo of West Mifflin, Eddie Michael of Vanderbilt, PA.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Shirley (Edward) Matwij.  Nancy lived in the West Mifflin all her life.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, was a sports enthusiast, and a bird/animal watcher.  Arrangements have be entrusted to I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Patricia Sharon Pollard Cobbs

December 13, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Friday, December 22, 2017 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., McKeesport, PA.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Patricia-Cobbs

 


Leslie Johnson

December 13, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Thursday, December 14, 2017, 10:00 am until 11:00 a.m. in Morning Star Baptist Church, 307 Shaw Avenue, Clairton, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., Clairton, PA.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Leslie-Johnson

 


Naomi Ruth Painter

December 12, 2017 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Naomi "Ruth" Painter, 81, left her earthly life after a brief illness on December 12, 2017 to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Bobby.

 
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Dolly Eori

December 12, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Dolly Eori, age 93, of Sutersville, and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Excella Westmoreland Hospital. She was a member of The Church in Sutersville. Born on June 21, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George Vanscoy Sr. and Mary (Small) Vanscoy, and wife of the late Paul C. Eori. She is survived by son, Joseph A. (Patty) Eori Sr. of Sutersville; granddaughters, Angel (David) Strickler of Rostraver and Lorin Eori of Lakewood Ranch, FL; grandson, Joseph A. Eori Jr. of Sutersville; and great-granddaughter, Mia Strickler; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue,  Elizabeth, on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.